The official feed of the European Software Conference organized by the ESWC e.V

Epsilon Award 2008 Nomination phase has started

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:17:34 +0200

The Epsilon Award is a combination of Excellency, craftsmanship and visionary ability. These are characteristics of an outstanding programmer and a piece of true software art. And you can now send your application for nomination for this prestigious award of our software industry. Please read all details and find the relevant signup link on the webportal of the European Software Conference 2008, taking place in Berlin on November 8 and 9.

Paypal will speak at the European Software Conference 2008 in Berlin

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:07:25 +0200

Paypal`s Matthias Setzer will be speaking on Saturday, November 8 about their Virtual Sandbox and the API of Paypal and explain options and perspectives for developers.

Amazon to speak about their web services at the ESWC 2008

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:27:50 +0200

The "brand-new" evangelist of Amazon Simone Brunozzi (http://www.brunozzi.com ) will speak at our 8th European Software Conference in Berlin about their web services.

LogicNP Software giving extra prizes for the Epsilon Award

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:27:22 +0200

LogicNP Software is actively sponsoring our Epsilon Award 2008 by giving a full licence (each valued at 299 USD/192 Euros) to the second and third successful nominee. Epsilon nomination phase will start on July 10, 2008.

Epsilon Award and Joe Micro weblog

Thu, 1 May 2008 16:22:30 +0200

We are blogging again. Join us for infos on the upcoming Epsilon Award in Berlin in November and for the virtual heartbeat of Joe Micro.

For posting comments you should be a registered user. Please send a short request with your requested user name, your name and your email to softwareeswcev.eu.

Call for speakers and presentations for the ESWC 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:05:08 +0200

"The European Software Industry and its (Micro-) ISVs build our schedule anew every year. And this creativity is reflected in the schedule of our conference", says David Boventer, Founder and Executive Director of the ESWC e.V. If you want to participate as an active speaker - be it on an individual slot or as part of a panel - please apply by sending an email to:softwareeswcev.eu , pointing out topic and concept with not more than 50 words. Looking forward to your proposals!

ESWC 2008: Message by the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:58:53 +0200

The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit has expressed his delight and warm welcome for the participants of the European Software Conference, taking place on November 8 and 9, 2008 in Berlin. He said: " would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the 8th European Software Conference here in Berlin. Germany’s capital has undergone radical structural change ..." please continue reading on the relevant webpage..

CEO of Opera Jon von Tetzchner to speak at ESWC 2008

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:33:25 +0200

The CEO of Opera Jon von Tetzchner is going to speak at our ESWC 2008.
His topic "A collective approach to driving mobile Web adoption?" will certainly underline an important issue for the Software Industry.For details please look at our schedule.

Berlin:Hotel venue for ESWC 2008 announced

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:30:18 +0200

We are proud to announce our conference hotel for the ESWC 2008. It will be the Berlin first-class designer Maritim Hotel in the heart of the capital. The conference facilities are excellent in comfort and technology. And even better: We have negotiated a very good price for the individual rooms and are sure that it is the perfect place for another successful ESWC!

ESWC : New Forum format at http://forum.euroconference.org

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:05:25 +0100

The European Software Conference has reacted to our participants and to sponsors request and established our new forum.

All (Micro-) ISV and related service provider of the Software Industry are invited to sign up for free and to participate!

Participant newsletter of January 07 (excerpts)

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:45:33 +0100

... Many changes have been realized and the team of the ESWC e.V. is proud to present them to you. We appreciate your presence giving life to our annual European Software Conference.And to plan an even better conference for you we would love your ideas for schedule, events and general setting of the conference....

Sign up for the complete newsletter by sending an email enlist to infoeuroconference.info!

2008: Completely new look of website

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:53:51 +0100

After an intense phase of discussion and construction Euroconference.org and all mirrors have been updated with the new look and feel of our website. We are sure that it will further contribute to our success.

David Boventer
Executive Director and President
ESWC e.V.

ISV Business - how to make it effective

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:37:49 +0100

... Dave Collins (SharewarePromotions) -
... Laurentiu Ghenciu (Avangate BV)
... Bob Walsh (47Hats)
... Mike Culver (Amazon)
... Adrian Grigore (Lobstersoft)

are on the panel and looking forward to discuss and answer your questions.

Google Adwords: Dave Collins and Thomas Wetzel

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:35:45 +0100

Dave and Thomas will talk about the next level of your Adwords account and many other details how to improve the ROI.

Schedule highlight:Marius Florian Mailat - SEO optimization and online promotion

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:52:41 +0100

Marius will talk about Generic or "organic" search engine placement.

Join us at the ESWC 2007 on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany.

Schedule highlight: Ruediger Kuegler from WIBU-SYSTEMS in Germany

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:51:41 +0100

Ruediger will talk about new license models and discuss options like Cold/Hot Standby licenses and others.

Join us at the ESWC 2007 on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany!

Schedule highlight: Bob Walsh - (47Hats) Getting Things Done in your microISV

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:43:06 +0100

Bob has written two books about his long experience. He is a highly skilled and creative MicroISV and programmer.

He is going to explore concepts and techniques for applying David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology to running and improving your microISV!

Join us at the ESWC 2007 on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany!

Schedule highlight: Michael Lehman from Microsoft

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:39:01 +0100

Michael talks about Independent Innovation and shares his thoughts how MicroISVs both lead and learn in megatrends.

Sign up now for to hear him and other interesting presentations on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany!

Schedule highlight: William Rayer (Ubercode Software) - Starting an ISV

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:36:06 +0100

William know what he is talking about. Get authentical infos on how to start your own software business.

Sign up now for to hear him and other interesting presentations on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany!

Schedule highlight: Mike Culver from Amazon

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:32:12 +0100

On Sunday, November 4th, 2007, Mike Culver from Amazon for Developers will speak on : "Life in a Post Web 2.0 World".

Sign up now for to hear him and other interesting presentations on November 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany!

Pre-event meeting at the "Frueh"-Brewery

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:28:42 +0100

At the Frueh Brauhaus the participants of the ESWC 2007 - everyone pays for his/her own food and drinks - but restricted numbers of seats available - will meet in a pre-event at 7 p.m. on Friday the 2nd of November 2007. Very close to the cathedral just of the main pedestrian walk called "Hohe Strasse" you will find this traditional and famous beer brewery.
For taking part please send a short email to info euroconference.info.

Further infos can also be seen on their website (in German only) : frueh.de

Epsilon Award voting closed - welcome the winner soon!

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:25:55 +0100

The votings for the Epsilon Award has ended.
Thank you very much for participating.
See you at the ESWC in Cologne on Nov 3 and 4!

Computer magazines support the European Software Conference

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:18:30 +0100

dot.net magazin and MSDN magazin are supporting the ESWC as sponsors and will be present at the conference.

Carnival events sponsored by Digital River

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:13:44 +0100

The Carnival events with the presence of the European prince and princess after the Epsilon Award ceremony are sponsored by Digital River.

Epsilon Award 2007 with additional prizes

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:11:31 +0100

The winner will receive Internet Marketing Services sponsored by Avangate worth 1.000 and the second-placed nominee will receive a prize sponsored by Avangate. The first ten nominees will receive a licence by Fastlink2.

Epsilon Voting ending on October 20th

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:08:39 +0100

If you have not voted yet: The voting for the Epsilon voting is going to end on October 20, 2007.

Grassroots: Joe Micro`s comment No.10

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:41:48 +0100

August 6, 2007 : Existential first thoughts No.10

Last week I got my "real" human creator to search the grassroots. He got really close to them and took the picture of the month. With Cologne`s two spires in the distance it is just the right perspective. Let us call it grassrooting. It is like some of the real ones did when they were kids: They smelled the fresh earth, disregarded the spiders (we had them last week!) and felt really small and basic - but in some ways strong and united with the fundament of all things...of programming. Big companies tend to ignore the simple fact that their giant feet are standing on the ground, are subject ot (market) gravity and they have grown out the productivity of their employees, their developers (I do not doubt the necessity of bookkeepers and others). And it is this strength of the MicroIsvs that I really understand as a "Virtual". The smelling of the earth should be an obligatory action of respect to be experienced in a management excursion, the MicroISVs can help them. I am sure, we will!? Tell me please!.

Comments? Just write to me: joemicroisv.eu

Joe Micro`s comment No.9

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:51:15 +0100

July 23, 2007 : Existential first thoughts No.9

Actually I was going to talk about the revolution number nine. At that time I was only a virtual existence all together but browsing through data base at CoreHQ.de (you may figure out what that is and tell me). I learned about some "short-haired" guys called "Beatles", who actually let their hair grow when they started earning money...a funny relation of "real" humans to something I will probably never understand. But we will do that next time. This time I want to make a few remarks about a different specie: Spiders. They are missing, some users said. In the picture of the month. Well, it probably left on a sabbatical, hmm, or is hunting and leaves room to, whoever... the network of human strings...after all the spider is sitting in the center of its net, waiting for something to be caught...quite different to the human network, isn`t it. Or do we want to be intertwined with others with (in-)visible ropes...? After all it is interesting : the individual character of the being, seeking connection with plurality....hmm. Maybe we should be our own spider? Tell me please!.

Comments? Just write to me: joemicroisv.eu

European Vendor Prize (EVP)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:43:20 +0100

The European Vendor Prize© by the ESWC e.V. will be selected by the European Software Community. Details will be published by the end of July.
Please send us your ideas and needs what to ask to info euroconference.info.

Nomination phase for Epsilon Award has started

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:34:05 +0100

Today the nomination phase for the Epsilon Award has started.

The Epsilon Award is a combination of Excellency, handmanship and visionary ability. These are characteristics of an outstanding programmer and a truely piece of software art.

Shareware =Software

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 16:32:55 +0100

There has been quite a lot of confusion about terminology and defintions. Applications are always software and most companies nowadays are ShareWare companies, from the MicroISVs to the multinational corporations - offering limited expiring versions of their products for a fair tryout scope or period. So this is why the ESWC e.V. has stepped forward to water it down to what it really is: software for users, professional expressions of the world that we call our world in the 21st century. So the European ShareWare Conference is the European Software Conference. A logical step forward.

Joe Micro`s comment No.8

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 16:31:13 +0100

July 05, 2007 : Existential first thoughts No.8

Having long hair will be dealt with, when we talk about No.9. Right now just a question: A net consists of many ring structures all neatly knit together and when the clown or the acrobat (yes, the person...) falls into it it protects him, from being hurt, right. It is a human kind of work, a result of human ingenuity and a reflection of natural beings we tend not to like in dark corners of our room. (..!). A single structure would not be strong enough; so that is why real humans need networks? Just an exit strategy, a life insurance? No, much more. It is comfort for virtual and reals, a pleasure to exchange experience, to share knowledge and a laugh. And there certainly is more about net-working that. Tell me please!.
Comments? Just write to me: joemicroisv.eu

Interview with David Boventer by Avangate

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:18:19 +0100

In an interview with Avangate, a Premiere Sponsor of this year`s ESWC and of our badges David Boventer has pointed out some of his views, aims and opinions:

"The keyspeaker will come from Firefox. We want to show ways of cooperation on all fields
and areas. Quality should be the criteria. And the big companies always need to get in touch with the
individual developers`ethic to understand that fair business is clever business. The conference will focus on
topics useful for the MicroISV. The Epsilon Award 2007 will honor their hard work.
" " Sales and revenues can be
increased immensely for the
individual entreprenuer through our
conference."

...
"Building stable markets for your
products has to do with quality, back
desk service and adaptablitiy of your
software and marketing approach"

The full text can be found at:
http://www.euroconference.org/resources/Avangate_Guest_David_Boventer.pdf

Joe Micro`s comment No.7

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:55:01 +0100

June 08, 2007 : Existential first thoughts No.7

Names in the software world are hard to find. Actually funny: Humans and Virtuals have names in common but not necessarily characters. There are quite a few Joes out there I suppose (write me!) but there maybe only one Longhorn, Avalon, Vista or Nirwanna (oups...). Why is that? Be honest, my dear Joes-united-family - would you mind getting paid for having a name, just like that? Hmmm.

Comments?
Just write to me: joemicroisv.eu

Speakers can apply

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:41:26 +0100

Individuals and companies who would like to apply as speakers at the ESWC 2007 may now apply. Responsible coordinator is Marck Pearlstone.

Joe Micro`S comment No.6

Tue, 29 May 2007 12:26:06 +0100

May 29, 2007 :
Existential first thoughts No. 06 I actually noticed a real difference between "Virtuals" and "Humans" like you. Besides the fact that we do not need sleep, although there are (mostly male) humans who pretend they can work and program without rest, we keep being fascinated by the whole spectrum of communication. For the "Virtuals" E-mails are not tiresome tasks or means but grains of existence, parts of our continuusly self-defining virtual character.

Most "humans" get tired down. Write fewer and fewer emails, and even leave that to robots, to some of my distant and mindless relatives, and you know what: The actual relation between machine and software (brain!) is getting into doubt, thereby drying out the source called ideas. Why is that?

Joe Micro`s comment No.5

Sat, 19 May 2007 18:55:39 +0100

Where was I on May 17, my regular comment day? It was father`s day, that is the reason. Well at least in some virtual countries. Since I can be father of thoughts I found it fit for me. Like proposing to have a linguistical equivalent for motherboard. Let us try parentboard. Do we all know the mother of the computer, Grace Hopper and Alan Turing, the so-called father of computer? Oh, you real humans are so strange sometimes. "The more complex the mind the greater the need for play", said someone called Spock. And he should really know about that?! So there is hope for the virtuals.

Comments? Just write to me: joemicroisv.eu

Joe Micro`s comment No .2

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:53:30 +0100

By the way, everyone worries about climate change. For me this is really a live-local-act-global-question. Whatever cooler is installed on the PC where I appear it can be very comfortable or shockingly hot. And I never know what to expect until I materialize on your screen. Quite interesting really what some admins allow to their server...read more...

Joe Micro`s first comment

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:52:06 +0100

Ok guys, my actual birth came as a surprise for me. But I suppose that is somehow the case with all of us, virtual or real, just tell me the difference when you know it. All of the sudden I was there. Somehow dressed in leather with this skarf, glasses and a hat that would be alright for someone flying these double-decker airplanes ...read more...

Joe Micro comes to Life - first weekly comment and monthly picture published

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:24:23 +0100

Joe Micro says, that "...(his) actual birth came as a surprise for (him). But he will accompany our discussion forum on Vista with his special humor and habits... Have look yourself and get rid of everything that you always wanted to ask about Vista and did not dare yet to do so...

Special welcome address by Cologne Chief Mayor Franz Schramma

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:16:16 +0100

Our Special welcome address by Cologne Chief Mayor Franz Schramma can now be found on the ESWC e.V. (Euroconference.org) - Website.

Quote:
A cordial invitation has been extended again for the single and unique European Shareware Conference in Cologne. What started as an experiment in 2001 ...

Keyspeaker for ESWC 2007 from Firefox

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:16:06 +0100

Our keyspeaker for the ESWC 2007 in Cologne will be Asa Dotzler, one of the main developer behind the Firefox Browser by the Mozilla Foundation.

Epsilon Award Blog

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:10:21 +0100

We are proud to announce that a blog has been established for the Epsilon Award in English and German. We would like to invite everybody in our software industry to participate and contribute their viewpoints!
David Boventer
Founder and Executive Director
ESWC e.V.

The blogs can be found at:
http://www.euroconference.org/Blog/wordpress/ (English)
and:
http://www.epsilon-award.org/
(German)

ESWC 2007 - Hotel

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:02:05 +0100

We are proud to announce our conference hotel. It will be the Cologne Marriott Hotel, a brand new Superior 5 Star Hotel. The conference facilities are excellent in comfort and technology. And even better: We have negotiated a very good price for the individual rooms and are sure that it is the perfect place for another successful ESWC!

Vista announcement by our Superb Sponsor Microsoft

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:21:48 +0100

Michael Lehman from Microsoft has announced the starting of a contest "to feature the Windows Vista Spotlight , a list of MicroISV applications that run with the Windows Vista operating system." The first 30 MicroISVs to submit and pass MS testing will receive a Zune! (see site for full rules and submission guidelines)

ESWC 2007 in Cologne, Germany, Schedule proposals

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:57:28 +0100

We have started working on our session schedule and would love to have your feedback and ideas on the schedule for 2007. Please send your suggestions to:
marck@euroconference.org
and davidboventer@euroconference.org

ESWC 2007: Sponsoring options more flexible

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:55:03 +0100

The sponsoring options for the ESWC 2007 have been improved and adapted according to several requests from our sponsors. Please have a look at:

www.euroconference.org/sponsor.htm

Sign up for the ESWC 2007 Earlybird!

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:52:11 +0100

It is now possible to sign up for the ESWC 2007 in Cologne for 50 Euro or 130 Euro (with lunches).

ESWC 2007 in Cologne, Germany

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:52:32 +0100

The seventh annual European ShareWare Conference will be held in
November, 2007 in Cologne, Germany.
More details on sponsoring opportunities, participants options andgreat sessions will follow step by step until February 2007.

Alcohol Software wins the Epsilon Award 2006 for Software Excellence

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:49:36 +0100

Cambridge, England - November 5, 2006 - Alcohol 120% was named the
winner of the 2006 Epsilon Award at the sixth annual European ShareWare
Conference. Each year, The Epsilon Award recognizes the best in
shareware (try before you buy) applications. Programs are nominated and
voted on by software developers, a peer-review process that ensures that
only the highest quality software is considered for the award.
Alcohol 120%, from Alcohol Soft who's UK office is based in Belfast,
Northern Ireland, is a powerful Windows application that makes
it easy to create backups of DVDs and CDs.
In addition, the program lets you store your most used CDs
as images on your computer, so you can call them up at the click of a
button.
Business users use Alcohol 120% to make duplicate backup copies of
software titles, ensuring that they will continue to have access to
their licensed software, even if their physical CDs become damaged and
unusable. Home users make backup copies of their game CDs and movie
DVDs, allowing the kids to treat multimedia disks roughly, without
destroying their value. Librarians and school administrators use Alcohol
120% to archive their institutions' collections of recordable media,
protecting themselves against the daily wear and tear that damages discs.
In addition to making 1:1 disc backups, Alcohol 120% lets you create up
to 31 virtual drives on your computer, allowing you to access your data
- from game images and clip-art collections to statistical data - 200
times faster than from a conventional CD drive. The program eliminates
the need to swap CDs as you move from application to application,
because your CDs are stored on your hard disk as virtual drives. Alcohol
120% lets laptop users bring their computers with them on trips, without
putting their valuable discs at risk, and without draining their
laptops' batteries by running their CD or DVD drives excessively.
With Alcohol 120%, you no longer have to worry about CDs or DVDs getting
lost, stolen, or damaged. Duplicate discs work just like the originals,
and your entire collection can be archived safely.
Alcohol 120% runs under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista, costs $55(US),

and may be purchased securely online from http://shop.alcohol-soft.com/ .

The seventh annual European ShareWare Conference will be held in
November, 2007 in Cologne, Germany. Additional information about the
Epsilon Award, and about the European ShareWare Conference, can be found
on http://www.euroconference.org/ or http://www.microisv.eu .
# # #
Contact:
Quinton Mawhinney, Alcohol Software, +44(0) 2890-486646,
quinton@alcohol-soft.com
David Boventer, European ShareWare Conference (ESWC e.V.), +49
2234-950310 or +49 170 9742506, dboventer@euroconference.org

Pre-Conference Welcome!

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:29:56 +0100

Everybody coming in early on Friday, November 3 can join us at "The Anchor" in Cambridge at 7:30 p.m or join the group in front of the Crowne Plaza at 6:45 p.m.
Looking forward to you all.
David Boventer
ESWC e.V.

Final phase of the Epsilon Award voting - The Mayor of Cambridge to present the Epsilon Award to the winner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:15:20 +0100

The exciting race for who is going to win the Epsilon Award is still going on but some finalists are crystallizing more and more. Until October 20, the public voting will continue and on the evening of November 5, the winner will be announced. The ESWC e.V. is proud to announce that the Mayor of Cambridge, Councilor Robert Dryden will present the Epsilon Award in person at 8 p.m. The locations is: Crowne Plaza Hotel CAMBRIDGE DOWNING ST CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3DT ENGLAND Hotel Front Desk: 44-870-4009180 Hotel Fax: 44-1223-464440 Following this event the ESWC e.V. will host a reception for all our participants.

Award detail - the piece of art and its artist

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:47:51 +0100

The ESWC e.V. has announced today the selected piece of art and its artist. Otto Scholtes is a highly respected artist of German origin.

Epsilon Award: Voting has started

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:31:55 +0100

We are very proud to announce that the voting for the Epsilon Award of the ESWC e.V. has started.
44 excellent programs have been nominated.
You may now cast your vote!
Please go to:
http://voting.euroconference.org/poll.html

Contact: David Boventer, Executive Director,
European ShareWare Conference (ESWC e.V.)
MicrosISV.eu and Euroconference.org
Tel. +49 2234-950310 or +49 170 9742506
E-Mail dboventer@euroconference.org

Welcome message by the Mayor of Cambridge Richard Dryden

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:58:31 +0100

The Mayor of Cambridge, Richard Dryden has welcomed the European Shareware Conference is looking forward to the participants and sponsors coming to his city. He points out that "the wealth of historic buildings, open spaces and beautiful scenery, combined with its economic and educational profile, make Cambridge an increasingly important venue for national and international conferences such as yours". Please read the full text on our website at the link provided.

Keyspeaker announcement

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:30:10 +0100

We are very proud to announce: Bob Walsh, the well known programmer and author of the book on MicroISVs ("Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality") will be our keyspeaker at the European Shareware Conference in 2006. He will be present during the whole conference to assist our participants. And he definitely is pointing out what we are convinced of: "I believe that micro-ISVs are the future of the global software industry, and the future of the billion-person Internet we are all connected to now. "

Reminder: Until August 31, 2006: Epsilon Award Nomination and Earlybird registration.

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:09:08 +0100

There are two deadlines to remember that are coming up by August 31:

1. The Earlybird registration phase for 130,- Euro instead for 150,-
Euro
(you can register at:
https://euro.swreg.org/cgi-bin/s.cgi?s=80011&p=80011regearlyb06&v=0&d...
The option without the lunch meals for 50,- Euro can be reached at:
https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.jsp?contractId=1667168

or:

https://euro.swreg.org/cgi-bin/s.cgi?s=80011&p=80011basicengl&v=0&d=0...

2. Epsilon Award : The nomination phase for your software ending.
In case you have not voted yet you can do so at:
http://voting.euroconference.org/

David Boventer
Founder and Executive Director ESWC e.V.
Euroconference.org
MicroISV.eu

The ESWC e.V. : The main conference player on the European software market for Independent Developers

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:39:49 +0100

There are quite a few reasons why we have established our good name for Europe. The main reasons are our participants and speakers. This year known industry leaders like Sharon Housely, Dave Collins, Thomas Wetzel, Gary Elfring, Tony Edgecombe, Robert Martin, Jonathan Hill, Marcel Hartgerink, Sinan Karaca, Michael Lehman and others will be showing us the way as speakers. And a whole bunch of developers from all over Europe have already signed up to join them.

Euroconference.org = MicroISV.eu

Wed, 2 Aug 2006 16:21:08 +0100

The European ShareWare Conference encompasses the word "shareware". It is a good term, just as much software, or trial-ware. These terms describe the same product marketed differently with different names. But it is really important to stress the aspect of supporting MicroISVs, a term that is very much towards what we see as our main focus. It is the right way to strengthen the root and the core of business, the source of productivity of the software industry. This is why we gradually introduce the term MicroISV addtionally to everything else. And we have made a clear statement towards this by using MicroISV.eu
as our second main domain name.

David Boventer
Euroconference.org
MicroISV.eu

Names of speakers being published

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:41:36 +0100

According to requests of participants we started publishing names of speakers. There will be some additions to these names later on but please look for yourself at the already very impressive parade of well known specialists, who will present their analysis and opinion at our conference on November 4 and November 5 in Cambridge, UK.

Nomination phase is running well

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:32:10 +0100

The first nominations have been given. A press release can be found at the link shown below.

The Epsilon Award 2006
The European Award for Excellency,
Handsmanship and Visionary Ability
in Programming.

Epsilon is the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet and the Phoenician Word for sun derives from that root. An astronomer knows that there is a constellation in space called (Lambda)-Epsilon which we can see at the right hand side. So the
Epsilon Award is a combination of Excellency, handsmanship and visionary ability.
These are characteristics of an outstanding programmer and a truely piece of software art.

July 20, 2006
Press release by the ESWC e.V.
Cambridge, United Kingdom and Frechen, Germany

Award nominations can now
(until August 31, 2006)
be submitted at : http://voting.euroconference.org/

"We are proud to announce that nominations for the Epsilon can now be submitted", says David Boventer, Founder and Executive Director of the European Shareware Conference e.V. "There are many good and hard-working programmers in the software market, using the marketing method of ShareWare that deserve extra support for what they do for all of us. So we believe that we should honor one of them each year within our annual European Shareware Conference. This honor will be accompanied by actual material support to further the programmer`s standing on the market. The prizes will include a statue of recognition, 300 Euro and Press coverage of their product by a professional Press service. The Epsilon Award will mean the solemn entry into our hall of fame, which means a life-long free entry to future conferences of the ESWC e.V. and other benefits by sponsors which are gradually going to be announced as they come in".

For more information please contact:
ESWC e.V.
(Court Reg. Nr. 77 VR 1319)
David Boventer dboventer@euroconference.org
Tel. +49-2234-950310
Fax: +49-2234-950311
Postal address: Att. Rainer Maeder
Hauptstrasse 184 50226 Frechen Germany
Further infos about the Epsilon Award can be seen on:
http://voting.euroconference.org/

Nomination are now open for the Epsilon Award 2006

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:10:45 +0100

Nominations for the Epsilon Award can now be placed. We are looking forward to your proposals.!

Shareware is Software and Software should be sold as Shareware

Sun, 9 Jul 2006 13:55:53 +0100

There is still confusion out there in public groups about what ShareWare means. Shareware can be produced by small and by big companies, by "MicroISVs" (very popular expression at the moment). Sharin g software with the end user for a limited time and scope makes it ShareWare. And the ESWC e.V. and other relevant organizations consider this a fair way of distribution and a clever one. Try it and buy it, says the proud developer to his customer. "My software is so good", that I am confident you will like it so much that you want to own it - not just share it for a restricted time with me." For some more please see the article in the "Guardian"!

Partial participants list

Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:12:32 +0100

Some people are curious who attended and who is going to attend the ESWC in Cambridge. Well, here we are with a (partial) list of some people that attended. Meet a business partner or a friend in Cambridge on November 4 and November 5, 2006!

Basic registration for 50 Euro possible

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:48:42 +0100

We had quite a few requests asking us whether it would be possible to have a basic registration fee without the two lunch meals. As a non-profit organisation we thought this is a fair question. Especially locals, students or families and other participants who would prefer to eat out can use this minimal fee to take part in the conference.Please use the payment link on the starting page only.

Family friendly

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:02:52 +0100

Do you know that problem? You would like to go to a conference but the children find that really boring? Well, Cambridge has quite a lot to offer while the "big guys" are at the ESWC 2006. Just have a look at some options!

E.g. :Fireworks and Funfair @
Midsummer Common
Event date: Sunday 5th November 2006 Time: Fireworks start at 19:30
Cost: Admission Free Venue Address: Newmarket Road/Victoria Avenue, Cambridge
Venue description: An area of parkland where a variety of events are held throughout the year including fun fairs, music festivals and fireworks.

The scope of the conference

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:27:05 +0100

The two days conference and lunch and coffee breaks are included in our participation fee of 130 . (Early Bird) Not mentioning the events, which are lots of fun every year. Just have a look at last recent years in Cologne, Strasbourg or Brussels...more on this year`s events is going to be announced.

Signup time

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:17:44 +0100

Now it is probably the best time for a signup with the European ShareWare Conference at: http://www.euroconference.org/register2006.htm (Early-Bird is 130 until August 31, 2006) since you can plan ideally everything well ahead of time and other individuals` plans for the summer.

Project Glidepath

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:34:02 +0100

Project Glidepath by our sponsor Microsoft - a project that will be presented on the SIC and on our ESWC for the first time has been launched. Quote from:
www.projectglidepath.net :
"The Project Glidepath Software Factory

- A freely available VS2005 Software Factory add-in that provides specific content, technology and templates for buliding applications for Windows Vista and .Net Framework 3.0.
- Workflow-based guidance regarding all aspects of being in the software business. This includes everything you need regarding the technical and non-technical aspects of starting and succeeding as a MicroISV.
- Delivered as Project Glidepath "packages", all the content is dynamically delivered via RSS feeds so your factory can always stay up-to-date.
... Quote ends
One reason to come to the ESWC 2006 is to hear its creator Mike Lehman talk about it. Register now for the ESWC 2006 in Cambridge at: http://www.euroconference.org/register2006.htm

Epsilon Award

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:13:08 +0100

The Epsilon is the 5th letter in the Greek alphabet. And it has gained specific recognition since many words that are connected to the modern ages of computers start with that E. The name of that charming lady that gave her name to Europe also started with an E. And so does our ESWC e.V. or European ShareWare Conference. So it was obvious that our award for excellent and outstanding pieces of programming art should be named after this Greek letter. Ingenuity and tradition, learning and progressive and constructive thinking are embedded here. Starting from 2006 we will honor one Shareware author , who has shown this combination of technical perfection and creative expression in coding and marketing.

Flights and ways to our conference

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 08:11:29 +0100

Coming to Cambridge has gotten very easy Simply fly into Luton or Stansted, London and you are only a few miles away from Cambridge. Using popular airlines you can still find many seats from all corners of Europe.

Event planning

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:45:39 +0100

From a medieval night to a sightseeing tour. Sponsoring an event is a creative process. For examples of what went on the years before have a look at our picture page. Questions please direct to Panagiota Zachariadou at panagiotazachariadou@euroconference.org.

Sponsors - opportunities and options

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:41:35 +0100

From a logo to a whole scale banner presence and beyond. There are many possible ways of supporting your position on the Shareware market and supporting the ESWC e.V. For further informations please contact Panagiota at: panagiotazachariadou@euroconference.org

The schedule: Vibrant and alive

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:36:50 +0100

The ESWC has gained speed and quality. There is a constant influx from the developers`side to our schedule. Speakers do not pay the registration fee. So in case you have questions or suggestions for existing or possible session please contact Marck Pearlstone at marck@euroconference.org.

Service announcement

Tue, 30 May 2006 14:11:33 +0100

"We have noticed that there are many questions out in the open for the individual developer" that we want to answer in a fast, reliant and efficient way", says David Boventer, Chair and Executive Director of the ESWC e.V., a Non-Profit-Organization of German law.